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REGIONAL REPORT SPOKANE VALLEY ARTS COUNCIL Somatic Approach to Contemporary Dance Technique, taught by Karla Parbon of Gonzaga University Dance Department Intermediate level will challenge students through complex warm-up exercises that en- courage strength, flexibility, and improved body awareness with an emphasis on the body’s relationship with “contract and release” movement vocabulary. Students will explore various inversion combinations and inspiring floorwork to implement in the choreographic process. Karla and Suzanne Ostersmith, Di- rector of GU Dance Program, are excited to announce the Mark Morris Dance Group, per- forming in opening concert for ACDA North- west Conference, March 11-14, 2020 — on Gonzaga campus! · Shop at Spokane Community College Spring Craft Fair Support local crafters at the Lair Building 1410 N. Green Street on Saturday, March 7th, 2020 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm with FREE PARK- ING! Wide variety of items to buy! · Watch Free Entertainment Showcase at Spo- kane Community College During Spring Craft Fair! Enjoy an outstanding dance show. Groups of all ages and experience perform for you from 1:00 to 3:30 pm. This FREE show is presented by Inland Northwest Dance Association as part of DanceFest 2020 on Saturday, March 7th. Par- ticipate in the raffle of items displayed as you enter Lair Auditorium, for fun baskets and great bargains in support of the entertainers! Enter- taining groups include Country Swing LLC, Dance Time Theater Company, Gail’s School of Dance, LiteFeet, Phase Collaborative Dance Project, Silver Spurs Youth Folk Dancers and Stevens County Stompers. January | February 2020 65